Jodey Arrington

Republicans return home for the summer after a series of losses in Congress, with legislative priorities potentially conflicting with voter concerns ahead of the midterms. A GOP budget plan for a war with Iran avoids direct references to the conflict, focusing instead on 'baseline battlefield readiness' and election security.

The U.S. House GOP passed a budget resolution allocating $95 billion, including $60 billion for military operations in Iran and $13 billion for intelligence agencies, amid partisan debates over funding sources and deficit impacts. House Republicans plan to use reconciliation to advance the package, following similar strategies in prior legislative efforts.

The U.S. House GOP approved a budget resolution allocating $95 billion for military, intelligence, agricultural assistance, and voter ID grant programs, setting up a partisan debate over war funding for Iran and deficit concerns. The vote was 216-214, with work on the package contingent on Senate approval of identical reconciliation instructions.

The U.S. House GOP approved a budget resolution allocating $95 billion in spending, including $60 billion for military operations in Iran and $13 billion for intelligence agencies. The vote set up a partisan clash over funding levels and deficit concerns, with work on the package contingent on Senate agreement. House Republicans emphasized supporting troops and election security, while Democrats criticized the plan for increasing national debt.

The U.S. House approved a GOP budget resolution allocating $95 billion for Iran war funding, farm aid, and other initiatives, with a 216-214 vote. The plan requires Senate agreement before committees can draft bills, focusing on military spending, intelligence, agricultural assistance, and state grants for voter ID laws.

The U.S. House GOP approved a budget resolution allocating $95 billion for Iran war funding, farm aid, and other programs, setting up a partisan clash over spending levels and deficit concerns. The plan requires Senate approval before implementation.

The U.S. House approved a GOP budget resolution proposing $95 billion in spending, including $60 billion for military operations in Iran and $12 billion for agricultural aid. The vote sets up a partisan conflict over funding levels and deficit concerns, with work on the package contingent on Senate agreement.

House Republicans passed a $95 billion budget proposal to fund the Iran war and other Trump priorities, with a narrow 216-214 vote. The plan faces Senate uncertainty and opposition from Democrats, who argue the funds should address domestic issues. The budget includes $60 billion for the Pentagon, $13 billion for national security, and $10 billion for voting law changes aligned with the SAVE America Act.

The U.S. House GOP passed a budget resolution allocating $95 billion for Iran war funding, farm aid, and other programs, with a 216-214 party-line vote. The plan includes $60 billion for military, $13 billion for intelligence, $12 billion for agriculture, and $10 billion for state voter ID grants, but requires Senate approval to proceed.

House Republicans led by Mike Johnson are advancing a $95 billion budget proposal to fund the Iran war and other Trump priorities using the budget reconciliation process. The plan faces opposition from Democrats and uncertainty in the Senate, with Republicans divided over its lack of budget cuts.

The U.S. House Budget Committee approved a Republican budget resolution allocating up to $95 billion, including $60 billion for the Department of Defense and funding for farmers. The resolution, passed 20-14, will enable Republicans to advance legislation without Democratic support through the reconciliation process.

The U.S. House Budget Committee approved a Republican budget resolution with a 20-14 vote, advancing a GOP-only reconciliation process to fund defense, farms, and a voter ID bill. The measure includes up to $60 billion for the Department of Defense and faces no Democratic amendments after they were rejected during debate.

House Republicans advanced a $95 billion package for Iran war funding, farm aid, and voter ID requirements via a party-line vote on the Budget Committee. The proposal includes $60 billion for Iran war-related expenses, $13 billion for Intelligence, $12 billion for Agriculture, and $10 billion for Administration, but faces opposition from Democrats and uncertainty in the full House.

The US House Budget Committee approved a GOP budget resolution with up to $95 billion for defense, farmers, and the SAVE America Act. The measure advanced with a 20-14 vote, excluding Democratic amendments, as House Republicans aim to use reconciliation to bypass Democratic opposition. Senate action remains uncertain.

House Republicans advanced a $95 billion package for Iran war funding, farm aid, and voter ID requirements on a party-line vote. The proposal includes $60 billion for Iran-related military needs and faces opposition from Democrats, who argue it prioritizes political agendas over affordability concerns.

The U.S. House Budget Committee approved a GOP budget resolution allocating up to $95 billion, including $60 billion for the Department of Defense and funding for farmers. The 20-14 vote rejected Democratic amendments and follows a debate over reconciliation processes. House Republicans plan to bring the resolution to the full chamber next week.

House Republicans advanced a $95 billion package for Iran war funding, farm aid, and voter ID requirements through the House Budget Committee. The proposal, criticized by Democrats for lacking focus on affordability, includes $60 billion for Iran-related war efforts, $13 billion for Intelligence, $12 billion for Agriculture, and $10 billion for election administration.

House Republicans advanced a $95 billion package for Iran war funding, farm aid, and voter ID requirements through the House Budget Committee on a party-line vote. The proposal includes $60 billion for Iran war funding, $13 billion for Intelligence, $12 billion for Agriculture, and $10 billion for Administration. Democrats oppose the package, criticizing it as a failed effort to push Trump's priorities.

The U.S. House Budget Committee approved a GOP budget resolution allocating up to $95 billion, including $60 billion for the Department of Defense. The 20-14 vote rejected Democratic amendments, with the measure expected to advance to the House floor before recess. The budget aims to fund defense, farmers, and parts of the SAVE America Act via reconciliation.

The U.S. House Budget Committee approved a GOP budget resolution, potentially enabling a $95 billion reconciliation package with $60 billion for the Department of Defense, farm aid, and provisions from the SAVE America Act. The 20-14 vote rejected Democratic amendments, with House Republicans planning to bring the resolution to the full House next week.

The US House Budget Committee approved a GOP budget resolution proposing a $95 billion package, including $60 billion for the Department of Defense and funding for farmers. The 20-14 vote rejected Democratic amendments, with House Republicans planning to bring the resolution to the full chamber next week. The budget aims to advance a reconciliation bill without Democratic support, incorporating measures like the SAVE America Act.

House Republicans advanced a $95 billion budget resolution to fund Pentagon, farm programs, and election-related initiatives through a party-line reconciliation package. The plan lacks specified offsets for spending, drawing criticism from fiscal hawks and Democrats, who argue it allocates substantial funds to military and intelligence programs without cost-reduction measures.

Sen. Ron Johnson, incoming chair of the Senate Budget Committee, anticipates conflict over funding a Republican-led spending bill, as House Republicans propose $95 billion in spending without offsetting cuts. Johnson, a deficit hawk, plans to push for offsets, potentially clashing with Senate Majority Leader John Thune and House leaders who oppose cuts to sensitive programs.

Jodey Arrington, House Budget Committee Chair, stated he will not force a vote to pressure fiscal hawks on a $95 billion budget reconciliation plan supporting Pentagon and farm assistance. Unlike a previous vote, Arrington indicated he will avoid contentious tactics, as some Republicans seek offsets for new spending.

House Republicans introduced a $95 billion budget resolution to fund defense for the Iran war, provide farm aid, and implement stricter voter registration rules. The plan includes $60 billion for the Pentagon, $12 billion for agriculture, and $10 billion for election law reforms requiring proof of citizenship. President Donald Trump has pushed for the bill, which aims to bypass Senate filibuster rules through reconciliation.

House Republicans introduced a $95 billion budget resolution to increase defense funding for the Iran war, provide farm aid, and implement stricter voter registration rules. The plan requires both chambers to pass the resolution and faces expected Democratic opposition, with funding allocated to committees for specific initiatives like election law changes and Pentagon replenishment.

The House G.O.P. released a budget aimed at unlocking $95 billion for the Iran War and the SAVE Act. Representative Jodey Arrington, Republican of Texas and chairman of the House Budget Committee, is associated with this action.

House GOP leaders released a $95 billion party-line funding package with $73 billion for military and intelligence, $12 billion for farm assistance, and $10 billion for election grants. The plan aims to bypass the Senate filibuster via reconciliation but faces challenges from fiscal hawks seeking deficit offsets. The package includes funding for Iran war efforts and servicemember pay.

Senator Ron Johnson is preparing to take over the Senate Budget Committee and advance a new budget reconciliation bill. The legislation, supported by President Donald Trump, aims to allocate $350 billion to the Pentagon and include GOP priorities. Johnson is collaborating with House Budget Chair Jodey Arrington and evaluating a voter-ID proposal from Rep. Bryan Steil to bypass Democratic filibusters.

A wave of departures from Congress' tax writing committees has intensified competition to fill critical roles in the next Congress. House Ways and Means and Senate Finance committees will see multiple members leave, creating openings for new representatives. Both parties are vying for positions on these influential panels, which shape major tax legislation.

House Republicans met with congressional scorekeepers to discuss estimating costs and savings for a potential third budget reconciliation bill focused on affordability and fraud reduction in social programs. The meeting included RSC Chair August Pfluger, Budget Chair Jodey Arrington, and representatives from conservative policy groups.

Republican strategist Tom Sell defeated populist candidate Abraham Enriquez in a primary runoff for Texas's 19th Congressional District, a solidly conservative area. Sell, endorsed by key GOP leaders including Steve Scalise and Jim Jordan, is poised to succeed retiring Rep. Jodey Arrington in the Republican stronghold.

Republican strategist Tom Sell defeated MAGA-style candidate Abraham Enriquez in a primary runoff for Texas's 19th Congressional District, a conservative stronghold. Sell, endorsed by key House Republican leaders, will face Democratic candidate Kyle Rable in the general election. The win ensures Sell will succeed retiring Rep. Jodey Arrington.

House Budget Chair Jodey Arrington announced plans to advance a budget resolution in June to facilitate a third reconciliation bill (Reconciliation 3.0) focused on fraud prevention and affordability. Speaker Mike Johnson met with GOP leadership to discuss the narrow, party-line legislative package that would involve six or seven committees and potentially pass by end of July.

The Texas GOP Caucus has backed a resolution stating that states have the right to secure their borders against invasion or imminent danger, citing the federal government's failure to act under former President Joe Biden's administration. The resolution argues that states have constitutional authority to defend their territory and citizens. This move is in response to the border crisis and the millions of illegal immigrants who crossed into the country during Biden's administration.

The Texas GOP Caucus has backed a resolution stating that states have the right to secure their borders against invasion or imminent danger, citing the federal government's failure to act. The resolution, introduced by Rep. Jodey Arrington, argues that states have constitutional authority to defend themselves. This comes in response to the border crisis under the Biden administration.

House Speaker Mike Johnson faces a 'hell week' as GOP infighting blocks his agenda to extend surveillance powers, pass a farm bill, and fund ICE/Border Patrol. Republicans demand changes to FISA and DHS funding bills, risking lapses in surveillance and unpaid Homeland Security workers.

President Trump's budget director, Russell Vought, testified about a plan to significantly increase U.S. military spending to $1.5 trillion, requiring substantial upfront investment. The proposal faces criticism for cutting domestic programs by 10%, highlighting political divisions ahead of midterms.

Senate Republicans plan to fund ICE and CBP through budget reconciliation without Democratic input, citing national security concerns. Democrats refuse to compromise, threatening a government shutdown over immigration reforms. The deadline for funding is June 1, with key GOP leaders like Barrasso and Graham pushing for rapid action.